[C320-list] Auto pilot Rudder Sensor

[crashley at gte.net]

Joe,

Here's a link to some photos of my ST4000 autopilot rudder sensor 
installation. It wasn't as hard as it may appear. I made a mounting platform 
out of 1" teak and little sheet metal bracket to attach the arm to the 
quadrant. I can send you some more details if you wish.

CRA
Rosebud #882


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Allan S. Field" <allan.field at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 5:10 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Auto pilot Rudder Sensor


> Joe -I am assuming you are installing the S-1 autopilot.  If so, the pilot
> will not work without the rudder sensor (or at least I could not get it to
> work).  But if you wait a bit longer, Raymarine is introducing the
> SmartPilot X-Series, scheduled for release in 2Q 2008.  I don't know
> anything more about this new series, such as price, but it might be worth
> waiting for.
>
> My sensor was installed on the shelf in the starboard side aft locker.  I
> then built a box out of starboard around three sides of the sensor to
> protect it from getting banged around or bent with stuff on that shelf.  I
> must admit that I could not figure out the geometry of the sensor and
> finally hired it out.  While upset that I lost a corner of that shelf, it
> turned out to be an excellent install.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joe 
> Abbagnaro
> Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 10:11 PM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: [C320-list] Auto pilot Rudder Sensor
>
> Hi
>
> I am installing the Raymarine Autopilot and not sure how to install
> the rudder sensor. Are you guys installing this sensor, from some
> of the stuff I read I get an indication that some people might not be 
> using
> he rudder sensor
> but I could be wrong. Anyone have a link to some install notes I can look 
> at
>
> or anyone have first hand experience with this install.
> Its nit jumping out at me how this can be installed.
> This is a Wheel Auto pilot I am installing
>
> Thank You
> Joe A
>
>